1. I am half Polish! My Dad's parents both came from Poland to America and Canada when they were kids.
2. I had the biggest crush on Ryan when I was a freshman in high school, but he was a junior and was WAY too cool for me. 
3. Ryan and I met initially because he played bass guitar and I sang on Wednesday nights for the youth at Lake Pointe. He used to drive me home, but I always had to listen about his "girl troubles".
4. My married name is Wheat, and my grandfather (Mom's dad) was a wheat rancher. You know how last names used to be similar to your profession?? Well, it seems kind of symbolic or something.
5. I want to live somewhere that it snows like crazy at Christmas. Not a full-time move, just a vacation house that we can go to around Winter time.
6. I forgot this number on the original one.... I guess I have something against the number 6.
7. I always say that we're not going to do Christmas gifts, but then I figure out someway to get everyone together and get Ryan a really awesome gift. (i.e. XBox 360, iPhone, bass guitar...)
8. I LOVE to host dinner parties! The more people the better!!!
9. I LOVE to cook! (hence #8) I once cooked dinner for a Christmas Party for 25 people!
10. I am a control freak! I have plans and plans and more plans... however, I am working on this and trying to let it go. This is why flying makes me nervous. But what can I say, I just like to be prepared.
11. I adore animals. Dogs in particular. I have to say that I consider my pet's children at this point. (crazy, i know) Ryan thinks I talk to our 3 dogs and 2 cats more than him... I don't think so. 
12. Ryan told me that he heard you should complement your wife more than you pass gas. He said " I complement you a lot!" I said, "more than you pass gas?" and then he farted. case closed.
13. I used to sing the Star Spangled Banner in high school for a bunch of sporting events. At the Texas State Gymnastics meet, I was all ready to go and then I got to the part before "and the rockets red glare!" but couldn't remember it. I had to turn around, hand the microphone to whoever was behind me, walk out of the gym, and go absolutely hysterical. Most embarrasing moment by far.
14. Since that day, I have sang a hundred times over. However, the first few years after that, I'd be soooooooooo crazy nervous about forgetting the words. At church I would talk to the people running the prompters just to be sure they didn't forget I was relying on them. Sad, I know.
15. I tried out for American Idol the 2nd year it was on. I was told that 'I was not the look they were looking for'. My judge was Nigel, the producer.
16. I am allergic to alcohol. It happened after I turned 21. My face turns the brightest shade of red, and then feels like someone poured acid on it. It happens with all types of alcohol, even with the smallest amount.
17. I am VERY competitive. The first time I played guitar hero, I was HORRIBLE at it. So, I got up the next morning really early before Ryan woke up and played for about 4 hours, and when he finally got up, I was a MASTER! I have had the same problem with Call Of Duty 4, I just haven't reached my full potential there quite yet.
18. I was welcomed to the Marine Corp Family when marrying Ryan by a firm slap on the butt by a sword. 
(This was right after he did it... I wasn't expecting such a hard slap!)19. I love Jesus. I feel I worship him best through music.
20. Dr. Pepper is my favorite soft drink. However, I do not drink soft drinks at the moment. All that sugar is BAD for you.
21. I have always wanted a really big family. But when I think about it, I don't think about the young children running around. I think about everyone getting together, me being a grandparent, and there being TONS of family around!
22. I can make really cool things out of paper. You can check it out at http://www.vintagepaperconcepts.com/
23. When we went to NYC, and first arrived in the air port, we were walking out, looking for a cab, and a man came up and said, "you need a cab?". We said "yeah, of course!" He then walked us to his car. Car. Not a cab. It was a white charger, custom rims, Chris1 decal on the car and the plate. We followed him timidly and off we started to the hotel. I pulled up google maps on my phone and we were TOTALLY off route. I began to freak (privately) at that moment. I was planning exit strategies in my head. Good news- everything turned out great. He was very professional and polite and took good care of us.
24. I hated to read in high school. I don't think I ever read any of the books required all the way through. But I LOVE to read now. I just started a book club. Nerd? Yes.
25. I am very organized. You should see my closet, dresser, refrigerator, pantry.....
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